OCS Copper Conductors Manufacturing and Delivery

The California High-Speed Rail Authority is seeking bids to manufacture and deliver OCS copper catenary and contact conductors for its First Construction Section, with deliveries to railheads in Kern and Fresno Counties.

California > California High-Speed Rail Authority


General
Open
HSR26-28
Nov 13, 2026 08:00 PM
Oct 02, 2026 10:37 PM
$507,100,000.00
1 year base + 2 × 1 year options
Small BusinessVeteran-Owned Business
Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
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Contact
materialpurchase@hsr.ca.gov
+19163241541
770 L Street, Sacramento, CA, USA
Submission Instructions

All of the following are required.

Step 1

Mail
California High-Speed Rail Authority, Attn: Trevor Newhouse, 770 L Street, Suite 620, Sacramento, CA 95814
Bid Form

Step 2

Authority-provided electronic upload link
Electronic version of everything in the Bid Package except Form B: Bid Form
Description

The California High-Speed Rail Authority is procuring overhead contact system (OCS) copper conductors for high-speed rail construction. The scope includes manufacturing 150 mm2 copper-tin contact wire and 65 mm2 bronze catenary/messenger wire in accordance with the technical specifications, applicable European and international standards, and Buy America requirements. The conductors must be newly manufactured, free of splices and defects, and supported by qualification testing, acceptance testing, certificates of compliance, quality-control documentation, and material traceability. The selected contractor will manufacture and deliver estimated quantities of 256,480 meters each of catenary wire and contact wire over Years 1 through 3. Deliveries are planned for the Authority's Wasco railhead in Kern County and a Fresno County railhead. The contract uses delivery orders and multiple Notices to Proceed, with an initial term of one to three years and optional work for northern and southern extensions. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. A 10 percent bid bond is required, and the bid package must include the specified forms, certifications, technical criteria statement, seller's permit, applicable subcontractor commitments, and other required documentation.

Classification Codes
NAICS331420Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding, and Alloying
PSC6145Wire and Cable, Electrical
Smart Codes
copper conductorsrailway electrical materialsindustrial wire manufacturing
Specifications
Supply Only
Yes
Timeline
Oct 2, 2026-IFB Released
Oct 14, 2026-Requests for Meetings With Authority Due
Oct 19, 2026-One-on-One Meetings With Authority (optional)
Meetings will be held virtually on dates designated by the Authority in writing.
Oct 23, 2026-Bidder Questions Due
Oct 30, 2026-Authority Responses to Bidder Questions Released
Nov 13, 2026 08:00 PM-Bid Submission Deadline
Nov 13, 2026 10:00 PM-Bid Opening (optional)
The bid opening will be held virtually; bidders must request an invitation at least 24 hours in advance.
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability
  • Commercial General Liability — $25,000,000.00
  • Product Liability — $25,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $25,000,000.00
Required
  • Bid Bond — 10%
  • Supply bond Bond — 50%
Required
  • Within the last 15 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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